Enrichment; to enrich, i.e., to increase knowledge. I love the fact that we are never to old to learn (and the adage that you cannot teach an old dog new tricks means nothing to me). I relish opportunities to hoʻonui … Continue reading →

1. vt. To set on fire, burn, ignite, etc. (See ʻā 1. nvi. Fiery, burning; fire; to burn, blaze. Fig., to glitter or sparkle, as a gem; to burn, as with jealousy or anger. Hōʻā is comprised of hō which is a causative and ʻā … Continue reading →

1. Moon, month; moonlight. 2. Crescent-shaped fishhook. 3. Eye of the snail at the end of its horn. 4. Farm, plantation, patch. 5. A variety of onion, similar to silver onion. 6. A variety of sweet potato. It is no … Continue reading →

n. Result, conclusion, sequel, ending, destiny, fate, consequence, effect, last. Sometimes (actually, a lot of times) the Hawaiian language is so much simpler and to the point than English. Let’s use today’s He Momi for example. Look at all the … Continue reading →